SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, amid expectations of softer demand ahead of the Lunar New Year, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Prominent energy solutions provider Wasco Bhd has won the Sustainable Finance and Investment category at the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards (FFSA) 2026, highlighting the group’s leadership in embedding sustainability into its financial strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties during a courtesy call between Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and Singapore’s Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, mirroring gains in US Comex gold futures as investors continued to turn to safe-haven assets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is eyeing RM28 billion in total initial public offering (IPO) market capitalisation this year, up from the RM27.4 billion achieved in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd subsidiaries Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Bhd and MCE Hengtuo Sdn Bhd have secured contracts worth RM37.9 million from national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem continues to strengthen the country’s position as a competitive base for higher-value vehicle assembly and export-oriented manufacturing, according to Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has to move fast to translate innovation into enterprise adoption, productivity gains and national competitiveness due to a growing pool of technology startups and rising digital readiness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is committed to ensuring timely claims payouts, clear communication with hospitals, and efficient claims processing, enabling Malaysians to access care without delay.
